USFS travel-management data · Updated June 2026
E-Bikes on Ochoco National Forest Trails
In Ochoco National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 21 trail segments (49.7 mi), Class 2 on 21, and Class 3 on 21. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 0 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.
E-bike access by class
This forest has completed e-bike travel-management designations: the dataset records Class 1 access on more trail segments than it does for conventional bikes, because the e-bike fields were filled in comprehensively during that process.
| E-bike class | Definition | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 designated | Pedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 21 | 49.7 mi |
| Class 2 designated | Throttle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 21 | 49.7 mi |
| Class 3 designated | Pedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 21 | 49.7 mi |
Trail-by-trail (largest bike trails)
Conventional-bike and Class 1 e-bike status with season windows, per USFS designation.
| Trail | Miles | Bike | Class 1 e-bike | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snomobile # 1 | 18.04 | Allowed | — | |
| Green Mountain Ohv | 8.08 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Ohv # 10 | 6.44 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Ohv # 20 | 4.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Snomobile #5 | 2.25 | Allowed | — | |
| Ohv # 16 | 2.01 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Ohv # 24 | 1.52 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Ohv # 26 | 0.89 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Ohv # 18 | 0.81 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Snomobile #32 | 0.78 | Allowed | — | |
| Ohv # 22 | 0.73 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Ohv # 28 | 0.57 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
| Ohv # 01 | 0.56 | Accepted but discouraged | Allowed | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Ochoco National Forest?
- On National Forest System land, e-bikes are legally motor vehicles. Under U.S. Forest Service policy (36 CFR 212; FSM 7700), an e-bike of any class may be ridden only on routes that are designated for motor-vehicle use or specifically designated for e-bike use — not on every trail where a conventional (non-motorized) mountain bike is allowed. In Ochoco National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 21 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 21 and 21 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Ochoco National Forest trails?
- No. Under USFS policy an e-bike of any class is a motor vehicle, even Class 1 pedal-assist. A trail being open to conventional bikes does not by itself permit e-bikes — the trail must carry an e-bike or motorized designation.
- When are bikes open in Ochoco National Forest?
- Season windows vary by trail and elevation; check each trail's designation and current conditions with the ranger district.
See also: Ochoco National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Oregon
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